Artistic Director

SUMMARY
The Concert Singers of Cary, a 501(c)3, seeks a part-time Artistic Director to continue our mission to enrich the regional Research Triangle communities by performing outstanding choral music from all traditions. For over 30 years, we have been recognized for our unique and varied repertoires, creative collaborations with other performing arts organizations, and community outreach.

Job Salary: $18,000.00 – $21,000.00 Annually, paid monthly
Job Type: Part-Time 1099 Contractor Position
Time Commitment: Weekly rehearsal and additional time for performances and planning. Average 10-12 hours per week.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Artistic Director must bring a positive, energetic, and collaborative approach to rehearsals and concerts with an emphasis on growing our audience and community outreach. The Artistic Director provides the artistic vision of The Concert Singers of Cary and is responsible for the leadership and direction of every aspect of the choral performances. The Artistic Director reports to the board of directors and collaborates with the Executive Director and Membership Administrator.

Artistic Management
-Provides overall artistic leadership and direction to the organization
-Regularly holds auditions for new choir members and determines methods of evaluation for current choir members
-Supervises all artistic aspects in the choice of repertoire and selection of venues
-Provides rehearsal and concert calendars
-Selects all artistic personnel, including: choir members, soloists, orchestra/contractor, and guest conductors
-Supervises all rehearsals and concerts for CSC Symphonic Choir (100+ voices) and CSC Chamber Choir (30 voices). The Chamber Choir requires additional, separate rehearsals outside of the Symphonic Choir rehearsals.
-Supervises all recording activities
-Writes program notes for concerts when needed
-Prepares scores for chorus, orchestra, and soloists
-Participates with the Executive Director in fee negotiation for artists and other personnel

Board Relations
-Presents monthly reports, either written or oral, to the Executive Committee and the full Board of Directors regarding the status of the artistic programs and projects
-Attends CSC Board meetings, held monthly, as an ex-officio member
-Participates in fundraising activities when performance forces are needed
Public Relations
-Serves as the official spokesperson for the organization
-Participates in community activities that further the name recognition of the chorus
-Represents the chorus in all media appearances
-Collaborates with management in developing marketing campaigns and publicity for the chorus

Financial Management
-Develops annually a comprehensive artistic plan that, in collaboration with the Executive Director, provides the basis for the annual budget
-Follows the approved annual budget for the programs
-Collaborates in the preparation of grant applications

QUALIFICATIONS
-A bachelor’s degree in music is required. Higher degree preferred.
-Demonstrate success in directing a SATB chorus of similar or larger size.
-Minimum of 3 years of experience in choral and instrumental conducting.
-Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to meet schedules, timelines, and budgets.

TYPICAL SCHEDULE
-Weekly Symphonic Choir rehearsals on Monday, 7:30-9:30 pm, September to May
-Fall Concert: Late October to Early November at Cary Arts Center
-December Holiday Pops: Early December at Cart Arts Center
-Winter Concert- Late January to Early February, Chamber Choir, Location TBD
-Spring Concert- Late April to Mid-May, Location TBD
-Cary Big Sing- Fall or Spring, Community invited to sing with us at a rehearsal
-Recent partnerships for performances with SIFAA, Durham Symphony, NC Symphony, and the Town of Cary tree lighting.

APPLICATION PROCESS: The Deadline to apply is May 31, 2025
Please submit your application materials by May 31, 2025. Final Candidates will be paid to guest conduct the CSC Symphonic Choir concerts on Nov 1st or Dec 9th. (Date will be finalized by August 1st)

The application can be found by going to https://forms.gle/EqLsmmNvrFPBGuRc6  Additionally, the form can be found by going to the Concert Singers webpage: https://concertsingers.org/about/now-hiring-part-time-artistic-director/

A complete application will include:
-Resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications, experience, and passion for the mission of the Concert Singers of Cary
-Links to rehearsal and concert videos, including one piece or movement from a rehearsal and one piece or movement from a concert. (Ex: YouTube, Dropbox, Google Drive)
-Three professional references

Elementary Music Specialist

Cary-Apex Youth Choir is hiring an Elementary Music Specialist to co-teach our preparatory ensembles: Discovery Choir & Apprentice Choir.

CAYC is a non-profit organization, based in West Cary, with a mission to provide high quality choral music education to young singers in a fun, engaging environment. Through music from around the world, CAYC teaches music-reading, vocal, and performance skills, while always striving for excellence. The CAYC preparatory program introduces elementary children to ensemble singing and musicianship skills through play-based and direct instruction with the goal of preparing them to eventually join our performance choirs.

The Discovery Choir offers 8-10 week sessions, meeting once weekly for 45-minute classes. Discovery Choir focuses on developing early musicianship skills through games and singing activities. The Apprentice Choir offers semester-long sessions, meeting once weekly for 1-hour classes that build on the musicianship skills taught in Discovery and introduce music-reading skills through choral repertoire and activities. Both choirs participate in a performance or parent-share presentation at the end of each session.

The Elementary Specialist will work closely with their co-teacher to create & implement lesson plans for the classes and will coordinate with the Artistic Director as part of the greater CAYC Artistic Team. Planning starts this summer and classes begin in late-August/early-September. Teaching hours are on Thursday afternoons/evenings in West Cary.

Qualifications and Attributes:
• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Music/MusEd
• Expertise in engaging young musicians through creative instruction
• Possess strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in choral music preferred
• Some piano skills preferred
• Be invested in the success of the entire choir program

Compensation: $35-45/class weekly (pay commensurate with experience)

For more information about Cary-Apex Youth Choir, visit www.caryapexyouthchoir.org.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Laura Delauney, director@caryapexyouthchoir.org. Supplemental materials, such as video, demonstrating the candidate’s qualifications and teaching style may also be included.

Minister of Music

United Church of Chapel Hill (UCC) is looking for a new minister of music with a heart for congregational ministry to plan worship with a collaborative staff team, lead our adult choir, and coordinate a diverse array of other musical groups, including children and a bilingual choir. If you are creative, patient, flexible, organized, speak some Spanish, and love church music, please consider this call! The position is 30-40 hours a week with excellent benefits. First review of applications starts May 18, position open until filled. Learn more and apply here: https://unitedchurch.org/careers/

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